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March 11, 1936
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Two North Carolina highway patrolmen nearly died due to using motorcycles: C.A. Beard seriously injured in a skid near Hickory; E.W. Jones shot at during a stolen car chase in Macon County but escaped unharmed. Captain Farmer calls for more patrol cars.
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TWO PATROLMEN IN WEST BADLY HURT
Seriously Injured by Riding Motorcycles Instead of Patrol Cars
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In The Sir Walter Hotel,
By J J. BASKERVILL
Raleigh, March 11.—Two highway patrolmen nearly lost their lives within the past week or so because they were riding motorcycles instead of in patrol cars. Captain Charles D. Farmer admitted today. One of these patrolman, C. A. Beard, is still in a very serious condition in a hospital in Hickory suffering from a broken breast bone. two broken ribs, a punctured lung. a double fracture of the left leg and many minor bruises, caused when his motorcycle skidded out from under him on a muddy spot on the pavement while he was riding on patrol duty. Beard's home is in Mecklenburg county, near Charlotte, and was stationed in Newton. It is now believed, however, that he has a good chance to recover.
Attack in Macon County.
The second patrolman who almost lost his life but who escaped uninjured, is E. W. Jones, of Moore county, stationed at Franklin, in Macon county, who was fired on with an automatic rifle or sub-machine gun while chasing a stolen automobile on Route 28 between Franklin and Highlands a few nights ago. Five bullets from the machine gun in the car in which he was chasing struck his motorcycle, one of them striking his headlight and forcing him to give up the chase. The headlight, incidentally, saved his life, since if it had not stopped the bullet, Jones would not be alive today, according to Lieut. Fisher, who reported the incident. One bullet penetrated his glove, went up the sleeve of his coat and came out at the elbow. Another bullet grazed his arm and left a seared place on it.
Some Big "Ifs."
"If Jones had been in a patrol car, he could have overtaken the stolen car and the gunmen in it, since the cars have bullet proof windshields and two headlights," Captain Farmer said. "But when they shot his headlight out, he was forced to give up the chase. It was a miracle he was not killed. as it was.
"Likewise. if Beard had been driving a patrol car, instead of riding a motorcycle, he would not be broken to pieces and fighting for his life in a hospital, as he is today. Motorcycles are all right for patrol duty in daylight and in clear weather. But we need more patrol cars for night patrol duty and for use in bad weather. We really need 120 patrol cars instead of only 65 as at present."
Seriously Injured by Riding Motorcycles Instead of Patrol Cars
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In The Sir Walter Hotel,
By J J. BASKERVILL
Raleigh, March 11.—Two highway patrolmen nearly lost their lives within the past week or so because they were riding motorcycles instead of in patrol cars. Captain Charles D. Farmer admitted today. One of these patrolman, C. A. Beard, is still in a very serious condition in a hospital in Hickory suffering from a broken breast bone. two broken ribs, a punctured lung. a double fracture of the left leg and many minor bruises, caused when his motorcycle skidded out from under him on a muddy spot on the pavement while he was riding on patrol duty. Beard's home is in Mecklenburg county, near Charlotte, and was stationed in Newton. It is now believed, however, that he has a good chance to recover.
Attack in Macon County.
The second patrolman who almost lost his life but who escaped uninjured, is E. W. Jones, of Moore county, stationed at Franklin, in Macon county, who was fired on with an automatic rifle or sub-machine gun while chasing a stolen automobile on Route 28 between Franklin and Highlands a few nights ago. Five bullets from the machine gun in the car in which he was chasing struck his motorcycle, one of them striking his headlight and forcing him to give up the chase. The headlight, incidentally, saved his life, since if it had not stopped the bullet, Jones would not be alive today, according to Lieut. Fisher, who reported the incident. One bullet penetrated his glove, went up the sleeve of his coat and came out at the elbow. Another bullet grazed his arm and left a seared place on it.
Some Big "Ifs."
"If Jones had been in a patrol car, he could have overtaken the stolen car and the gunmen in it, since the cars have bullet proof windshields and two headlights," Captain Farmer said. "But when they shot his headlight out, he was forced to give up the chase. It was a miracle he was not killed. as it was.
"Likewise. if Beard had been driving a patrol car, instead of riding a motorcycle, he would not be broken to pieces and fighting for his life in a hospital, as he is today. Motorcycles are all right for patrol duty in daylight and in clear weather. But we need more patrol cars for night patrol duty and for use in bad weather. We really need 120 patrol cars instead of only 65 as at present."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Highway Patrolmen
Motorcycle Accident
Stolen Car Chase
Gunfire Attack
Patrol Equipment
What entities or persons were involved?
C. A. Beard
E. W. Jones
Captain Charles D. Farmer
Lieut. Fisher
Where did it happen?
North Carolina (Hickory, Macon County, Route 28)
Story Details
Key Persons
C. A. Beard
E. W. Jones
Captain Charles D. Farmer
Lieut. Fisher
Location
North Carolina (Hickory, Macon County, Route 28)
Event Date
March 11 (Reporting); Incidents Within The Past Week
Story Details
Two patrolmen endangered by motorcycles: Beard severely injured in muddy skid on duty near Hickory; Jones fired upon with machine gun during stolen car chase in Macon County, saved by headlight, escaped unhurt. Captain Farmer advocates for more patrol cars.